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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in recognition for the twenty-seven years of service to Bowling Green State University as Professor, Dean of the College of Business Administration, Vice President and President of the University, this Board of Trustees extends to Dr. Harshman its appreciation for the years of diligent, conscientious, and constructive services, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the title of President Emeritus be granted Dr. Harshman effective upon his retirement as President, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Dr. Harshman shall serve as an Administrative Consultant to this Board of Trustees and President of this University and shall render such services as deemed necessary from time to time by this Board and President.

It was moved by Mr. Bachman, seconded by Mr. Ernsthausen, that the above Resolution be adopted. The follow- ing members voting "aye": Bachman; Canary; Ernsthausen; Schwyn; Ward. The motion carried.

There being no further business, Mr. Schwyn declared the meeting adjourned.

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After due notice had been given the following Trustees met in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 2:00 p.m., March 8, 1963: Carl Schwyn, President; Alva Bachman, Secretary; Mrs. Anita Ward, Messrs. James C. Donnell II, and John Ernsthausen. Sumner Canary, Vice President was absent. Also present were Dr. Ralph G. Harshman, Dr. K. H. McFall, Mr. E. J. Kreischer, and Dr. Paul F. Leedy.

It was the opinion of the Board of Trustees that the word "Local" be deleted from the phrase "Local Capital Improvements" on page 2, of the minutes of the meeting of October 1, 1962 with the amended statement as follows: Administration Building - The project is progressing on schedule and it is hoped the facility will be completed by the contract completion date on May, 1963. Total estimated cost for the Administration Building is $1,592,735.00, including equipment, of which $1,250,000.00 was appropriated for this purpose from the Capital Improvements Fund.

It was moved by Mr. Bachman, seconded by Mrs. Ward, that the minutes of the meeting of October 1, 1962 be approved as amended. The following members voting "aye": Bachman; Donnell; Ernsthausen; Schwyn; Ward. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Bachman, seconded by Mr. Donnell, that the minutes of December 9, 1962 be approved. The following members voting "aye": Bachman; Donnell; Ernsthausen; Schwyn; Ward. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Bachman, seconded by Mr. Donnell, that the minutes of December 9, 1962 be approved. The motion was unanimously carried. (This motion should be deleted inasmuch as it is duplicated above)

It was moved by Mr. Ernsthausen, seconded by Mrs. Ward, that the minutes of the meeting of January 25, 1963 be approved. The motion was unanimously carried.

It was moved by Mr. Bachman, seconded by Mr. Ernsthausen, that the following personnel changes be approved:

Resignations

Faculty Robert Hazzard, Instructor in Speech, effective June 2, 1963 Virginia Merrill, Assistant Professor, Library, effective July 1, 1963 John H. Reilly, Instructor in Romance Languages, effective June 2, 1963 Robert Secrist, Assistant Instructor, Library, effective July 1, 1963 James A. Taylor, Instructor in Geography, effective June 2, 1963 Wiley Williams, Instructor, Library, effective July 1, 1963

Administration Dale S. Googins, Assistant Instructor in the Department of Health and Physical Education and Assistant Athletic Trainer in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, effective November 19, 1962

Daniel W. McGinnis, Library Assistant, effective February 8, 1963

Undergraduate Head Residents Edward Puchalla, Undergraduate Head Resident, effective January 1, 1963

Leaves of Absence

Faculty Wilbert Hutton, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, leave of absence as a visiting lecturer in the Department

of Chemistry, University of Illinois for the academic year 1963-64

Virginia Leland, Assistant Professor of English, leave of absence because of illness for the second semester 1962-63

John Wenrick, Professor of Psychology, leave of absence for the academic year 1963-64

Returning from Leave of Absence

Faculty Charles Rich, Assistant Professor of Geology, returned from leave of absence February 4, 1963

NEW APPOINTMENTS Second Semester 1962-1963

Full-time Faculty Virginia Bleeks

Position Assistant Instructor of Health and

Physical Education

Salary $2400

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Full-time Faculty

Virginia Leland

Alexander Tsambassis

Part-time Faculty

Helen Calaway

Grace Durrin

Gates Plumb

Ruth Slotterbeck

Military Appointments

SFC Nicholas Kalivas Captain Floyd J. Brazille

Undergraduate Head Resident

M. Thomas Hay

Administration

Richard E. Powers

Position Salary

Assistant Professor of English $4500

Visiting Associate Professor of Philosophy 5000

Instructor in Home Economics (2/5 time) 1800

Lecturer in English (2/5 time) 2400

Instructor in Sociology 850

Instructor in Music 500

United States Army United States Air Force

Undergraduate Assistant Head Resident (replacement for Mr. Puchalla) 600

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Purchasing Officer and Manager of Central Stores (11/1/62)

The following members voting "aye": Bachman; Donnell; Ernsthausen; Schwyn; Ward.

600 per mo.

Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Ernsthausen, seconded by Mr. Bachman, that the Board of Trustees authorize expenditure from the local capital improvement fund for the addition to the Central Heating Plant, the estimated cost of which is $468,000.00, if state appropriations are not available in time for the completion of the project by 1964. The follow- ing members voting "aye": Bachman; Donnell; Ernthausen; Schwyn; Ward. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mrs. Ward, seconded by Mr. Bachman, that the following resolution concerning membership requirements in student organizations be approved:

WHEREAS, every student organization recognized and approved by the University (or College) is expected to be free to select its membership upon the basis of individual merit. Any student organization selecting its membership upon the basis of restrictive clauses dealing with race, religion, or national origin, will be considered to be operating in conflict with University (or College) policy.

WHEREAS, every recognized student organization must submit a copy of its constitution, (local and national) and by-laws or other satisfactory information governing its operation to the appropriate Uni- versity (or College) official. The University (or College) will accept in good faith the provisions of such constitutions and by-laws, indicating that the local organization is free to select members upon the basis of individual merit and that membership in the local organization is not governed by restrictive clauses which deal with race, religion, or national origin.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that should a student organization be in conflict with University policy in the selection of its members, the group will be asked to submit evidence that action has been or is being taken to remove such restrictive membership provisions; such as, a request for a waiver of the restriction from the national organization. A reasonable period of time as determined by a designated committee or council of the University may be granted to remove the restrictive provisions. Continued restriction of membership contrary to University (or College) policy will result in withdrawal of Uni- versity recognition of the student organization. Student organizations having as their primary purpose the deepening of their religious faith or the perpetuation of a national cultural tradition may be accorded recognition where these purposes are clearly stated in their constitutions and by-laws.

The following members voting "aye : Bachman; Donnell; Ernsthausen; Schwyn; Ward. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Bachman, seconded by Mr. Donnell, that the following resolution concerning off-campus housing for students be adopted:

RESOLVED, that the University will approve an off-campus residence for student housing only if the landlord of the residence affords equal consideration to every student who applies to him for housing accommodations. While the University recognizes the sanctity of the home and the rights of the owner, the laws of the State of Ohio, as regarding State University housing, require that all students be considered alike. According to these laws, they cannot be denied housing in a University approved home because of race, religion, creed, or national origin.

The following members voting "aye": Bachman; Donnell; Ernsthausen; Schwyn; Ward. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Ernsthausen, seconded by Mr. Bachman, that the following University Motor Vehicle Regula- tions be approved:

UNIVERSITY MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS (REVISED)

1. The University recognizes that the use of automobiles is a part of the daily living of most Americans, and considers it a part of a student's education that he develop habits of responsible citizenship in this respect. Since students of Bowling Green State University have demonstrated their ability and willingness to make wholesome and constructive use of automobiles, the University permits any student to bring his automobile to the campus if he and his parents feel that it is desirable for him to do so and if he agrees to abide by the rules and regulations adopted by the University.

2. As a condition of enrollment, the University requires the registration of all student-owned motor vehicles or student-operated motor vehicles regardless of who owns the motor vehicle. To register a motor vehicle, the student must, within 24 hours, after arrival of the motor vehicle in Bowling

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Green, present to the University Police Department: (a) evidence of paid-up liability insurance in minimum amounts of $10,000/$20,000/$5,000; (b) a valid driver's license; and (c) a written statement from his parents or guardian approving his having a motor vehicle if the student is under 21 years of age. The fee for registration is $10.00 for the academic year. The purpose of the automobile registration charge is to help defray costs of constructing, operating, and maintaining campus parking lots.

3. A student-owned motor vehicle (or one owned by a student's spouse) which is located in or near the city of Bowling Green must be registered whether or not the student intends to use it in connection with his status as a student. A motor vehicle operated by a student or his spouse (irrespective of ownership) must be registered if used by the student in connection with his status as a student, including its use as transportation (in whole or in part) to and from the Campus, or in connection with other Uni- versity activities. This registration requirement applies to all students of the University, including graduate students, part-time students, seniors while student-teaching off-campus, High School students taking courses on Campus for credit, commuters, residents of Bowling Green, sons and daughters of Faculty members and employees, spouses of Faculty members and employees, and University employees themselves.

4. A Temporary Special Registration Permit may be obtained by a student who desires to bring his motor vehicle to Bowling Green for a period of two weeks or less. This Temporary Special Registration Permit shall constitute proper registration during this temporary period, and it is the responsibility of the student to renew the Temporary Special Registration Permit if he finds it necessary to have the motor vehicle in Bowling Green for more than the two-week period or to see that the motor vehicle is removed from Bowling Green.

5. All part-time students (those enrolled for less than nine semester hours) including those who commute to the campus for only evening and Saturday morning classes must register their motor vehicles, but the registration charge is included in the comprehensive fee per semester hour paid at the time of registration.

6. Everyone who registers an automobile with the University is expected to park in designated areas within a single parking space as indicated by lines or other parking guides. Parking Lot No. 1 is located east of the Stadium and Lot No. 2 is located north of Overman Hall. A motor vehicle improperly parked may be towed away by order of the University Police, at the expense of the owner. The owner and driver are also subject to fine or other penalty assessed by the Student Court.

7. Accidents involving vehicles within the University campus must be reported immediately to the University police, regardless of the extent of damage.

8. Although the University Police will take every possible precaution to prevent theft or damage to vehicles, the University does not accept responsibility for the care or protection of any vehicle or its contents while parked on the University grounds. It is expected that one in whose name an automobile is registered will ordinarily be the one to drive it. To a limited extent, and for a justifiable need, other students may be given permission by the holder of the permit to drive the vehicle, but a student to whom a permit is granted is charged with the responsibility to see that, in the use of the automobile, no public laws or University regulations are violated. Traffic and parking offenses, resulting from operation of vehicle by other than the registered student, shall be charged to the registered student.

9. Students charged with traffic violations are to report to the Clerk of Student Court within two days (48 hours) to pay the fine assessed, or to file a request to appear before the Student Court whose function is to interpret these regulations, define terms used herein, and to judge the guilt or innocence of each student on the basis of the facts presented to it. Failure to answer a violation summons will result in further action by the Student Court. Students who fail to respond to orders to appear before the Student Court or who willfully disobey orders of the Student Court may be cited for contempt ofcourt under procedures established by the Student Court.

10. If for any reason, the permit holder changes vehicles, a duplicate decal will be issued provided the original is scraped off and the pieces, showing decal number, are presented to the University Police. It is recommended that scotch tape be placed over the face of the decal and the decal then be scraped off the windshield with a razor blade; the scotch tape will hold the pieces together sufficiently for identification. If the decal or pieces thereof are not returned, a second charge will be required for the duplicate, which must be obtained within 24 hours after bringing the car to Bowling Green.

11. In the interest of safety and orderly traffic on the Bowling Green State University campus, certain motor vehicle regulations have been adopted. Traffic regulations of the University, the State of Ohio, and the City of Bowling Green will be enforced at all times.

12. Bowling Green State University Motor Vehicle Regulations (Officially approved by the Board of Trustees, thus becoming law under Section 3345.04 of the Revised Code of Ohio)

SECTION 1. REGISTRATION

A. As a condition of enrollment, the University requires the registration of all student-owned or student- operated motor vehicles. Failure to register a vehicle constitutes a violation, and the violating student is subject to a minimum fine of $25 or required withdrawal from the University.

B. Failure to display properly the registration decal constitutes a violation and is subject to penalty.

C. Failure to remove previously used automobile registration decals is interpreted as a failure to display properly the registration decal, constitutes a violation and is subject to penalty.

D. Failure to renew a Temporary Special Registration Permit on or before the day it expires constitutes a violation and is subject to penalty.

E. Falsification of information provided at the time of registration shall be a violation and is subject to penalty.

SECTION 2. SPEED REGULATIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON THE CAMPUS

No person shall operate a motor vehicle in and upon the street and highways at a speed greater or less than is reasonable and proper, having due regard to the traffic, surface, and width of the street or highway and of any other conditions then existing; and no person shall drive any motor vehicle in and upon any street or highway at a greater speed than will permit him to bring it to a stop within the

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assured clear distance ahead. It shall be prima facie unlawful for the operator of a motor vehicle to operate the same at a speed exceeding 15 miles per hour on any street or highway of Bowling Green State University.

SECTION 3. RIGHT-OF-WAY OF PEDESTRIANS ON THE CAMPUS

It shall be the duty of the operator of any vehicle to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian walking in or upon any street or highway of the Bowling Green State University campus.

SECTION 4. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS OF OHIO AND BOWLING GREEN

A. A student who has been found guilty of numerous, persistent, and/or flagrant violations of traffic regulations-either those of the State of Ohio, or the City of Bowling Green, or of the University-may be denied the use of his motor vehicle for a specified period, or required to send his motor vehicle home and refrain from driving any motor vehicle for a specified period of time, or fined up to $25, or any combination of these penalties.

B. This does not constitute double jeopardy as the student is not being placed in jeopardy a second time as his appearance before the Student Court results from a violation of this University Motor Vehicle Regulation and not for the violation or violations for which he has already been held in jeopardy.

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Use of a student automobile in connection with any violation of a University regulation shall be con- sidered ipso facto a violation of University automobile regulations.

SECTION 6. STUDENT PARKING

A. Student parking areas are: Parking area No. 1, east of the Stadium, excluding designated areas in Lot No. 1; Parking area No. 2, north of Overman Hall; and from time to time, such areas so posted with proper signs.

B. Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., students are prohibited from parking a motor vehicle in parking areas designated as "Faculty, Employee, Visitors Parking", or in parking areas designated as "Assigned Parking."

C. Where parking space is specifically restricted and assigned, such as for Head Residents or for Visitors, others may not park in such space at any time.

D. For the purpose of loading and/or unloading, students may park at the loading zones only for the length of time posted on the regulatory signs.

E. A Visitor is a person who is not connected in any way with the University, either as a student, faculty member, or employee.

I SECTION 7. PENALTIES

Whoever violates the provisions of Section 6 or other parking regulations of Bowling Green State Uni- versity, within the academic year, shall for the first offense be fined $1 by the Student Court; for the second offense a minimum of $3 plus one week's suspension of driving privileges, for the third offense, a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $10 and a two weeks' suspension of driving privileges; and for the fourth offense, a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $25 plus suspension of driving privileges for the remainder of the academic year and the automobile to be taken to the Student's home.

SECTION 8. METERED PARKING AREAS

Parking Area 13 and Parking Area 17 are metered parking areas. (NOTE: This area is available to all including full or part-time students.) The following meter deposit shall be made for the parking of an automobile in a metered space on campus.

(a) A nickel for thirty minutes, a dime for one hour, a quarter for two and a half hours, or a combination of coins at these rates for a maximum of twelve hours. Parking of properly registered automobiles in metered space on campus without charge is permitted between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.

(b) Commercial vehicles larger than one-quarter ton pickup or panel delivery trucks are prohibited from parking in any metered parking space.

(c) Any automobile parked in a metered space for which the meter shows violation will be ticketed by the University Police.

SECTION 9. PENALTY

The violating driver and/or owner of a vehicle ticketed for meter violation is permitted, within the first hour after the ticket has been placed on the automobile, to discharge his obligation by inserting a quarter in a courtesy box provided in the parking area. If the obligation for such a violation shall not have been discharged within said first hour after the ticket was placed on the automobile, the driverand/or owner is permitted to discharge his obligation for the violation any time within the first 48 hours, by going to the Headquarters of the University Police and paying one dollar. The driver and/ or owner of an automobile ticketed for overtime parking, for which the obligation has not been dis- charged in the manner previously set forth shall be considered in volation of the University regulation for safety and traffic control under authority of Section 3345.04 of the Revised Code of Ohio. The driver and/or owner of any automobile ticketed for metered parking violation for which the obligation has not been discharged in accordance with the preceding provisions within 48 hours after the ticket was placed on the automobile shall be cited by the University Police to a Court of competent jurisdiction as provided under the University Regulations for Safety and Traffic Control and/or the Public Laws of

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Ohio. If such driver and/or owner is judged guilty of violating the provisions, he shall be subject to such fines as may be assessed by the Court.

SECTION 10. GENERAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS

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Any student convicted by the Student Court of a violation of any of the provisions of the Bowling Green State University traffic regulations for which a specific penalty is not otherwise provided shall for the first offense be fined by the Student Court not less than $1 nor more than $25; for the second offense, not less than $3 nor more than $50; for the third offense, not less than $5 nor more than $100; and for the fourth offense not less than $10 nor more than $100.

In addition to the authority to levy fines, the Student Court shall have authority to impose, for continued or serious violation of the automobile regulations of the University, any one of the following penalties: (1) temporary revocation of the student's automobile permit; (2) full revocation of the student's automobile permit, requiring that the automobile be returned to the student's home immediately; (3) recom- mendation to University officials that the student be suspended from the University.

SECTION 11. STUDENT'S RIGHT OF APPEAL

Any fine or other penalty imposed by the Student Court shall constitute an obligation of the student under the authority of the University Administration and the Board of Trustees. A student convicted by the Student Court under these regulations may appeal his conviction or penalty to the Assistant Dean of Students, who may establish rules for hearing the appeal, the finding of which may confirm, waive, or alter the conviction or penalty, with written explanation to the student and to the Court stating the reasons for the decision.

AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION FEES

Full Academic Year

Special Registration for two-week period

Second Special Registration Permit

Third Special Registration Permit

Regular Registration after Easter Recess

Summer Parking Permit (June 15 to September 1)

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The University Police Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If, for any reason, a student finds that he cannot comply with the regulations, he should contact the Police Department immediately. Questions regarding motor vehicle regulations should be referred to the Police Department.

The following members voting "aye": Bachman; Donnell; Ernsthausen; Schwyn; Ward. Motion carried.

The Board of Trustees previously approved an excess credit fee of $10.00 per credit hour for each credit hour over 17, currently 18 during any one semester of the academic year; and $15.00 per credit hour for each credit over 6 during any one regular summer session or more than 12 semester hours of credit in the extended session.

It is the opinion of the authorities of the University that such a fee penalizes the good student who might be capable of carrying excess hours.

It was moved by Mrs. Ward, seconded by Mr. Donnell, that authorization be given to permit excess credit by capable students, with the approval of the dean of the college, without the payment of excess credit fee. The following members voting "aye": Bachman; Donnell; Ernsthausen; Schwyn; Ward. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Bachman, seconded by Mr. Donnell, that the administration be authorized to make the faculty promotions as outlined below, effective with the beginning of the 1963-64 academic year.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

From Associate Professor to Professor Wilbur J. Abell, Department of Business Administration Edwin C. Bomeli, Department of Accounting John R. Davidson, Department of Business Administration Harmon Voskuil, Department of Economics

From Assistant Professor to Associate Professor Jeff Clark, School of Journalism Oldrich Jicha, Department of Business Administration Lyle Fletcher, Department of Geography

From Instructor to Assistant Professor Richard C. Neuman, Department of Accounting Allen Bushong, Department of Geography

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

From Associate Professor to Professor Bernard Rabin, Department of Education Mary Watt, Department of Health and Physical Education

From Assistant Professor to Associate Professor Robert Austin, Department of Industrial Arts Richard Ecker, Department of Music Mae Tindall, Department of Education Mary Whitney, Department of Health and Physical Education

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From Instructor to Assistant Professor Bernard Linden, Department of Music Paul Makara, Department of Music James Ruehl, Department of Health and Physical Education Warren Scholler, Department of Health and Physical Education

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

From Associate Professor to Professor Edward Claflin, Department of Political Science Frank Meserve, Department of Biology Everett Myers, Department of Biology Robert Twyman, Department of History

From Assistant Professor to Associate Professor Gilbert Abcarian, Department of Political Science Hanns Anders, Department of Chemistry F. Elwood Bohn, Department of Mathematics Frederick Eckman, Department of English Michael Flys, Department of Romance Languages Sherman Stanage, Department of Philosophy Robert Stinson, Department of Art Duane Tucker, Department of Speech Harold Obee, Department of Speech

From Instructor to Assistant Professor Viron Barnhill, Department of English Otto Bauer, Department of Speech Ivan Den Besten, Department of Chemistry James Graham, Jr., Department of History Theodore Groat, Department of Sociology Thomas Kinney, Department of English John Schuck, Jr., Department of Psychology

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The following members voting "aye": Bachman; Donnell; Ernsthausen; Schwyn; Vard. Motion carried.

President Harshman distributed copies of House Bill 214 to each member of the Board of Trustees.

There being no further business, Mr. Schwyn declared the meeting adjourned.

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After due notice had been given, the following Trustees met in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 2:00 p.m., May 3, 1963: Carl Schwyn, President; Sumner Canary, Vice President; Alva Bachman, Secretary; Mrs. Anita Ward, Messrs. James C. Donnell, and John Ernsthausen. Also present were Dr. Ralph G. Harshman, Dr. K. H. McFall, Mr. E. J. Kreischer, and Dr. Paul F. Leedy.

Mr. Schwyn, President of the Board of Trustees, called the meeting to order.

It was moved by Mr. Ernsthausen, seconded by Mr. Bachman, that the minutes of the meeting of March 8, 1963 be approved. The motion was unanimously carried.

President Harshman informed the Board that University officials were contacted by Representative Charles Kurfess and Senator Tennyson Guyer relative to the availability of the Rossford Army Depot. It was deemed advisable to investigate the possibility of the use of this facility by Bowling Green State University. As a part of the investigation Dr. K. H. McFall, Mr. E. J. Kreischer, and Mr. F. E. Beatty, representing the University, and Mr. George Wilson, Director of Industrial Development of the State of Ohio, met with a representative from the Surplus Properties Department of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in Washington, D. C. President Harshman asked Dr. McFall to report on the investigation.

Dr. McFall stated that the Rossford Army Depot, consisting of 886.53 acres and containing 103 buildings, is bounded by Oregon Road, Glenwood Road, State Route 795, and the Toledo Terminal Railroad. By present routes the southern edge of the Depot is approximately 16 miles north from the Bowling Green State University campus. The northern half of the Depot composed of 410 acres contains 35 structures, including warehouses, National Activities Building, and Administration Building. There are pads of cement surfaces which can be used for parking. There are spurs of railroad track for access of heavy freight to the warehouses. By remodeling and the installation of partitions, the National Activities Building could provide fifteen classrooms, five laboratories, fifteen seminar rooms, and fifteen offices. The Administration Building could provide offices and seminar rooms. There are four classrooms in the building housing the Packaging School.

It would appear that approximately 410 acres at the northern end of the Rossford Army Depot could, with adequate funds for reconstruction and remodeling of buildings, serve as a center for an engineering technological type institution to prepare technologists in an integrated program of two or three years length. If adequate funds are made available for the needed remodeling in the National Activities Building, for the purchase of equipment, and the purchase of office equipment for the Administration Building, it would be possible to open an educational center by using these two buildings. If the Packaging School were to remain in Northwestern Ohio, a contractual arrangement could be made with the United States Army to provide the instruction for that type of operation. After the start of an engineering technological institution, it is possible that conversion could be made of some of the warehouse buildings for various purposes, such as research requring large spaces and for additional classrooms and laboratories. It is conceivable that a s«wage treatment plant could eventually become both a laboratory for technologists in sanitary engineering, as well as a treatment plant. If an application to secure this portion of the Depot were approved, the 410 acres would be given to the University on the condition that it be used for educational and research purposes; that it be maintained; that, if any sale of the land is made, the profits from

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